Instant Pot Garlic Pork Tenderloin is an easy dinner recipe that is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, simple & delicious!
Do you need some new ideas for quick & easy dinners? This time of year gets so hectic & it can be hard to keep up.
Fortunately, recipes like this Instant Pot Garlic Pork Tenderloin are ready in under 30 minutes, including prep time, so you have less time cooking & more time to enjoy the kids.
I love this recipe because not only is it crazy easy to make, but the whole family LOVES it! I can find all the needed ingredients, such as this Pork Tenderloin, just about anywhere, which makes it so convenient.
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The nice thing about this recipe is that it pairs so well with so many side dishes. Since I make this in the pressure cooker, it frees up my oven for things like 15-minute Drop Biscuits or Cheesy Spinach Crescents.
Here are some commonly asked questions
CAN I MAKE PORK LOIN IN THE OVEN?
Yes, this recipe can be baked if you don’t have a pressure cooker. Place the ingredients in a shallow baking dish & bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the thermometer reaches 145 degrees.
You can also check out my recipe for Roasted Sheet Pan Balsamic Pork Tenderloin that is pretty delicious too.
HOW DO YOU MAKE PORK LOIN IN THE INSTANT POT?
- Combine garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl and then rub it on the tenderloin before placing the tenderloin in the Instant Pot insert.
- Add the broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add the mixture to the pot.
- Cover, set to seal and cook on manual pressure for 14 minutes.
- Quick release and then remove the tenderloin from the pot. Test the temperature – you want 145 degrees.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and then set it to Sautee.
- Add the cornstarch to the liquid & whisk. Allow the sauce to thicken as it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Spoon the sauce over the pork & enjoy with your favorite side dish.
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Now I really love that this recipe makes enough for our family of 5. It’s great to have for dinner one night & then some leftovers to make these delicious Hawaiian Havarti Pork Sliders for lunch.
To make this Instant Pot Garlic Pork Tenderloin recipe you will need…
- pork tenderloin
- minced garlic
- coarsely ground black pepper
- brown sugar
- broth
- honey
- balsamic vinegar
- Worcestershire
- cornstarch
When life is busy with school, work & activities that fill up the calendar, it is nice to know that you can come home & still have time to create a wholesome meal.
We cherish the family time that happens over dinner. It can be rare to get us all at the table together these days, so when it does happen, it’s nice when we can enjoy a meal as good as this one.
You can’t beat a quick & easy dinner that tastes AMAZING too!
easy pork tenderloin recipe
Products I love when making pork tenderloin in my pressure cooker…
This pork tenderloin recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand
OR maybe you have never made pork tenderloin in the pressure cooker before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dinner recipe.
- Instant Pot
- minced garlic
- pepper
- light brown sugar
- beef broth mix
- honey
- balsamic vinegar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- cornstarch
Pressure Cooker Pork Loin
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***Note- Recipe updated 10/7/19. Some readers were saying their tenderloin wasn’t ready after the 8 minute cook time. While I didn’t have that issue, I have increased the time here to 14 minutes.
If you have a smaller tenderloin you might want to go with 9-12 minutes. But for a larger one, 14 minutes should be fine. The key is to reach 145 degrees.
If it is not done for whatever reason, just add a couple more minutes. Keep in mind that because this is pressure cooked – things like elevation will change the cooking time.
Instant Pot Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 pkg pork tenderloin (2 in a pack)
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tsp black pepper coarsely ground – more or less to taste
- 1 cup broth (chicken, beef, or veggie- your choice – or sub with water)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl and then rub it on the tenderloin before placing the tenderloin in the Instant Pot insert.
- Add the broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add the mixture to the pot.
- Cover, set to seal and cook on manual pressure for 14 minutes.
- Quick release and then remove the tenderloin from the pot. Test the temperature – you want 145 degrees.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and then set it to Sautee.
- Add the cornstarch to the liquid & whisk. Allow the sauce to thicken as it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat.
- Spoon the sauce over the pork & enjoy with your favorite side dish.
Notes
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Nutrition
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Sharon says
This pork loin recipe is a keeper! The prep was quick and required minimal effort, time and cleanup. The “ON” time before the pressure cooking was about 12 minutes, so my rice, Brussels sprouts and pork were all done at just about the same time. The meat was tender and tasty and will be great for sandwiches. The sauce was outstanding. I’d do my happy dance but I’m still eating!
Barbara G says
What is a good broth to use and can this be cooked in slow cooker.
Gina Kleinworth says
I use this broth powder because it lasts forever and it makes it easy to just mix what I need when I need it without taking up a ton of space in my pantry. https://amzn.to/2WuxP0T
Yes, you can make this in the slow cooker. Just cook on high for 2 – 2-1/2 hours or low for 4 hours, or until the pork tenderloin reaches 145°F
Alex says
Delicious! I used beef broth. I served it with lemon garlic green beans.
Crystal L tye says
Does anyone know what the nutrition stuff is on this.
Gina Kleinworth says
Since most nutrition calculators vary in their results, I do not offer one with my recipes. There are plenty of options available for free online so you can find one you like and do your own calculations. This eliminates me being responsible for someone exceeding their caloric intake by 2 calories or getting 1 more gram of sugar than they would like because the calculator was off. Each individual can be responsible for making sure they are within the guidelines they have set for themselves.
Lana says
Easy and delicious!
Kianismom says
I can’t believe how easy this was to cook. I spent less than an hour cooking this, and that includes prep time. Everyone loved it! I’ll definitely be making this again. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Shay says
2 lbs of tenderloin makes 16 servings? Doesn’t seem right
Gina Kleinworth says
You can definitely get 16 slices – which I would call a serving, since how many slices per person is up to the individual. Some will have 1, some may have more.
Janice says
Very delicious. First time I prepared per recipe instructions. Second time I added red peppers, mushrooms, and snap peas. Anxious to see how it turns out!
“Rick” Blackstone says
Looks great!
Karen says
I followed the recipe. 14 minutes shrunk the tenderloins beyond recognition. It would bbe funny if meat wasnt so expensive these days. (Aug 2022)
Gina Kleinworth says
I’m sorry to hear that. Because this is cooked in the Instant Pot and the meat isn’t being dried out on a grill or in the oven – it sounds like your tenderloins were pumped full of water and additives prior to purchasing. They will release those fillers when cooked. Unfortunately, it is a common practice when manufacturers are trying to make the products bigger and heavier to increase profits in times like these – while still giving you the same amount.
Roxanne Marchese says
This was delicious! I didn’t have tenderloins on hand, so I used a center cut boneless pork lion instead. I did cook the 14 minutes, which was perfect, because we like our pork a little pink in the center. If I were to use tenderloins, I would more than likely use your 8 minute cook time. Thanks!
Bee says
This was delicious! Even my picky 16 y/o son loved it! I made it just as written and the 14 mins were perfect for juicy pork. It’s on the rotation now! Thanks!